Wilmeth Elementary Newsletter

Quarter 1 report cards will be sent home with all Kindergarten - 5th grade students on October 18th. Each family will receive a student report card, MAP Student Progress Report, K-2 mClass Student Progress Report, and parent information regarding MAP and mClass assessments.

MISD Elementary Report Card Information

MISD Elementary Report Card Brochure

Gratitude: choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.

Character Strong Family Newsletters

Kindergarten Family Connection -Gratitude

1st Grade Family Connection -Gratitude

2nd Grade Family Connection -Gratitude

3rd Grade Family Connection -Gratitude

4th Grade Family Connection -Gratitude

5th Grade Family Connection -Gratitude

Wilmeth PTO Birthday Message Sign Up & Donation - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceQYA5yyO2OSPR4Rzr7yYdN0-jvANQ6ANxmZmh9Mrb3pwHWA/viewform

Lunch Duty Volunteers needed- October 18th! Click sign up below! Thank you!

Sign Up Here-> https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Mckinney/RunningoftheBulldogs5Kandmilefunrun

Wilmeth Elementary Website

Wilmeth's events can be viewed in "list" view with flyers linked in or as a "calendar" view!

Check it out - CLICK HERE

Click image below to learn more!

Wilmeth PTO Website -> https://www.wilmethpto.com/

PTO Volunteer Opportunities-> https://tinyurl.com/bddkttec

Class Party Donation->

https://tinyurl.com/wilmethpaypal

PTO Remind Group -> Text @wilmethpto to 81010 or remind.com/join/wilmethpto

Wilmeth Yearbook Order-> https://web.treering.com/create-account/101554911235433?PassCode=101554911235433 (school code 101554911235433)

Wilmeth PTO Checklist Flyer

Watch DOGS Sign Up-> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADAF29A2FCC70-51433094-watchdogs#/

Here is the link to complete your annual background check: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/human-resources/volunteer/ .

Get ready Wilmeth staff! PTO is looking for the dirtiest car in the parking lot. "We come in peace and love, but wash your car!"

Zips Car Wash graciously donated goodie bags filled with swag AND a $50 carwash gift card to give to one lucky staff member each month. This month's winner is Ms. Jessica in STC.

Click below to order!

https://web.treering.com/create-account/101554911235433?PassCode=101554911235433

Here is the link to complete your annual background check: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/human-resources/volunteer/ . We look forward to seeing you this year!

Providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors is among our highest priorities. Our school district has undertaken a number of necessary steps toward preparing staff and students for emergencies, securing facilities, and working cooperatively with law enforcement/emergency services.

Click this link to learn more about McKinney ISD's Safe and Secure programs and initiatives.

The handout linked explains the Standard Response Protocol that staff and students follow and practice throughout the year. Please use this link to view the Standard Response Protocol handout.

October is recognized worldwide as Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to come together to raise awareness, share resources, and tell stories about dyslexia successes. Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition, decoding abilities, and poor spelling. Click on this video link for more information on Dyslexia: https://youtu.be/zafiGBrFkRM

Did you know:

• 1 in 5 people are Dyslexic~that’s 20% of our population. It is the most common of all neurocognitive disorders.
• Dyslexia ranges from mild to severe and those with dyslexia use about 5 times more energy to complete mental tasks.
• Dyslexia is hereditary. Children have a 50% chance of having dyslexia if one parent has it.
• Most dyslexics are creative thinkers & have an average, above-average, or highly gifted IQ.
• Over 50% of NASA employees are Dyslexic. This population is deliberately sought after because they have superb problem-solving skills and excellent 3D/spatial awareness.
• Around 40% of people with dyslexia also have ADHD.

Helpful Links:

School Menus

Meal Prices & Payment

My School Bucks (online cafeteria payment system)

Free/Reduced Lunch (participants complete each year)

24-25 ALPHA Information

24-25 ALPHA Instructional Dates

24-25 ALPHA Testing Dates

Mondays- ALPHA day for Wilmeth's 1st & 2nd Graders

Mondays - ALPHA day for Wilmeth's 3rd Graders

Thursdays & Fridays- ALPHA day for Wilmeth's 4th & 5th Graders

**Please note: Alpha classes will be at Walker Elementary.

Possession and Use of Personal Telecommunications Devices, Including Cell Phones, and Other Electronic Devices (See Appendix I) The district permits students to possess personal cell phones for safety purposes; however, these devices must remain turned off during the instructional day, including during all testing, unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes. Devices should be kept in student backpacks during the school day.

MISD Student Handbook

Email: kellis@mckinneyisd.net

Wilmeth Office Email: wilmethoffice@mckinneyisd.net
Website: https://schools.mckinneyisd.net/wilmeth/
Location: 901 La Cima Drive McKinney, Tx 75071
Phone: 469-302-7400